Backstrap weaving is an ancient and highly-skilled technology that is passed on from mother to daughter. Every inch of fabric takes approximately one hour to hand weave! These wonderful backstrap baby bibs are made by women from the Solola Weaving Group in Guatemala. Maya Traditionshas been working with this and other women?s weaving cooperatives and family businesses since 1988. This particular group of women joined together in 1985 after they suffered many losses during the war. As backstrap weavers - they are earning consistent income to help support their families. Maya Traditions has also developed several projects with the women - which have done much to improve their quality of life. The projects include health care for the women - including medicinal herbs - and education for their children.
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